Main Entry: 1move
Pronunciation: müv
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): moved; mov·ing1: to change the place or position of : SHIFT <move the chair closer>2: to go from one place to another <move into the shade>3: to set in motion <moved their feet>4 a: to cause a person to act or decide : PERSUADE <the report moved me to change my mind> b: to take action : ACT5: to affect the feelings of <the sad story moved me to tears>6: to suggest according to the rules of a meeting <move to adjourn>7: to change hands or cause to change hands through sale or rental <the store's stock must be moved>8 a: to change residence <moved to Iowa> b: to change place or position : STIR9: to cause to function : OPERATE <this button moves the whole machine>10: to proceed in a certain direction <we're moving up in the world>11: to carry on one's life in a particular environment <moves in the best circles>12: to go away : DEPART <told them to move on>13: to transfer a piece in a game (as chess) from one place to another14: to empty or cause to empty <move the bowels>